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Justice Department sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency
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Justice Department sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency

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US Open '25: Oakmont Is the Name that Stands Out in Golf's Toughest Test
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US Open '25: Oakmont Is the Name that Stands Out in Golf's Toughest Test

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The U.S. Open goes back to Oakmont for a record 10th time and there's a reason for it.See the Story
A Top Taliban Official Offers Amnesty to Afghans Who Fled the Country and Urges Them to Return
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A Top Taliban Official Offers Amnesty to Afghans Who Fled the Country and Urges Them to Return

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Slidell Man Pleads Guilty in Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession Case

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SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A Slidell man pled guilty on June 5 following an investigation into the online sharing of child sexual abuse material. According to the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, back in January of 2020, FBI agents began investigating child sexual exploitation material being shared over an instant messaging mobile app, eventually identifying 27-year-old Brock Taylor Guillot as a suspect in the ca…See the Story

Cruz and Booker Clash over Supreme Court Justice Safety

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Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas., sparred Tuesday over the uptick in threats made to federal court judges during President Donald Trump’s second term. Their heated standoff comes as federal judges have issued a record number of injunctions against the flurry of executive actions by the president. Ted Cruz · United StatesSee the Story

Weapon Charges Filed Against Alton, Godfrey, Cottage Hills Residents

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ALTON – Multiple Riverbend residents with prior felony convictions have been charged with illegally possessing firearms in separate criminal cases. Jermaine D. Stiff, 44, of Alton, was charged on June 2, 2025 with a Class X felony count of possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, as well as a Class 2 felony count of felon in possession of a weapon. Stiff allegedly possessed a firearm on May 28, 2025 after previously being convicted o…Alton, Illinois · AltonRead Article

Glen Carbon trustees to consider $712K bid for water main replacements

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Officials will consider a $712K bid for replacing old water mains.Edwardsville, Illinois · EdwardsvilleSee the Story

Alton Advances Measure To Keep Grocery Tax

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ALTON – A resolution to replace an expiring state grocery sales tax with a locally collected grocery tax is on its way to the Alton City Council. A resolution to create an ordinance imposing a 1% sales tax on groceries and grocery “services” was approved 5-2 at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting . Voting against the resolution were Ward 1 Alderman Chris Bohn and Ward 3 Alderman Michael Velloff. The State of Illinois has imposed a 1% sales t…Alton, Illinois · AltonSee the Story

Community Gathers for Troy's First Friday Event

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TROY - The City of Troy and the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce hosted their second First Friday event.On Friday, June 6, 2025, communityAlton, Illinois · AltonRead Article

Durbin: I Implore Our Israeli Allies To Pursue A Renewed Ceasefire That Advances A Serious Post-War Vision For Two States

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor reflecting on the tragic war in Gaza, the need for increased humanitarian aid, and the urgency of releasing the remaining hostages. Durbin said, “The Hamas attacks on Israel of October 7th, 2023, and taking of hostages, some 25 or 30 still left in captivity, left a stunned and grieving Israel with a difficult decision. From the start, I urge…Gaza · GazaRead Article

Jeremy Sherman Named First EMS Chief for O'Fallon-Shiloh

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O'FALLON/SHILOH - O'Fallon-Shiloh EMS has appointed Jeremy Sherman as its first-ever EMS chief, marking a historic milestone for the department. The announcement was made and highlights Sherman's dedication, leadership, and commitment to service. Sherman’s promotion represents a significant development for the O'Fallon-Shiloh EMS team, which expressed pride and excitement about the new leadership. Department representatives described him as embo…Alton, Illinois · AltonRead Article

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